Allison works as an inpatient social worker for a healthcare system. She assists with discharge planning. The healthcare system has its own home healthcare department, which Allison knows provides very good care. Allison automatically refers all her patients to this agency. After all, the patients have chosen to use the system for their inpatient care, the care offered by the home health department is fantastic, and it makes it easier to coordinate care because she is friends with most of the home health social workers. Is Allison practicing ethically? Why or Why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans:
a. No
b. Patients’ self-determination is not respected; there is a potential financial conflict of interest; this may not be the most affordable option for the patient (may be out-of-network for the patient), and the patient may have an established relationship with a home health agency
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